used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
elixirnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
fissuredverbUS /ˈfɪʃərd/
past form of “fissure” — break into fissures or fine cracks
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
to a considerable degree
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
limestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
Mawm
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From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
moorlandnounUS /ˈmʊrlænd/
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
moorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
reednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
runnelsnounUS /ˈrʌnəlz/
plural of “runnel” — a small stream
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Good and desirable as these things are, however, Mawm can claim in their possession nothing extraordinary.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
WALKSnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
in or at the place that
From this reading There are other moors where the air is as heavily charged with life’s elixir and the waters course as sweet and fresh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
belonging to which person
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH ONE LOVER WALKS OUT AND ANOTHER WALKS IN PURE is the air on Mawm moor, charged with the virtues of the sea and the strength of the hills! and pure are the streams that fill the runnels and tinkle their accompaniment to the music of the breeze as it sweeps the strings of bent grass and reed!
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But in the Cove, Mawm has something altogether unique; it has, as I have said, one of the most imposing natural wonders of the land.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading To picture it imagine yourself first on a wide stretch of moorland, hemmed in by mountains—a grassy moor, whose surface is scarred by great terraces of fissured limestone in whose crevices the winds and the birds have dropped seeds of ferns and flowers that peep above the tops and splash the scene with colour.
